It's Tuesday, which means new titles! And this week we've got some of the highest profile titles of the year including The Hobbit, This is 40, Zero Dark Thirty, and Les Misérables, as well as some critical favorites including Rust and Bone, and The Other Son. And of course, Timerider appears in it's Blu-ray debut with lots of other fun releases!
Fire up those queues!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Blu-ray/DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy Combo Pack)
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows the adventure of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the Wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer.
Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the Goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever...Gollum.
Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities...A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-Earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Extras include 10 Production Videos: Embark On Your Own Journey Behind The Camera With Director Peter Jackson As He Personally Guides You Through The Adventure Of Creating The Hobbit. Join Him From The Start Of Production And Visit Hobbiton, Go On Location, See How Jackson Pushed The Boundaries Of Filmmaking And Walk The Red Carpet. In addition, Peter Jackson will host a live first look at “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” the second film in The Hobbit Trilogy, on Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern/Noon Pacific. Content will be streamed live and an edited version will be archived on the Trilogy’s official website. Access to the live event will be limited to holders of an UltraViolet code available by purchasing “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack or 2-Disc Special Edition DVD. Select digital retailers will issue access codes upon purchase of the film. Visit www.thehobbit.com/sneak for more information.
Rust and Bone
From the director of the multi-award-winning A Prophet comes a gripping tale of two souls finding strength in each other after tragedy reunites them. Marion Cotillard (Academy Award winner, 2007, Best Actress, La Vie En Rose) gives a tour-de force performance as Stephanie, an orca trainer whose life is transformed when tragedy strikes during a show. Faced with unbearable circumstances she turns to Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts, Bullhead), a street boxer fighting his own battle of life-changing events. As their stories intersect, they navigate a gritty relationship in a world where love and courage appear in many forms. Features include Commentary With Jacques Audiard And Thomas Bidegain Deleted Scenes With Commentary, Making Rust And Bone: A Film By Antonin Peretjatko, VFX Breakdown By Mikros, On The Red Carpet: Toronto International Film Festival.
Les Misérables
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe), after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. This enthralling story is a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Hooper's Les Misérables co-stars Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen and Samantha Barks. The Blu-ray edition of Les Misérables features 1080p video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround track, standard DVD and UltraViolet digital copies of the film, and numerous extras including featurettes Les Misérables Singing Live, Battle at the Barricade, The West End Connection, Les Misérables on Location, The Stars of Les Misérables, Creating the Perfect Paris, The Original Masterwork: Victor Hugo's Les Misérables and Feature Commentary with Director Tom Hooper.
Zero Dark Thirty
Kathryn Bigelow directs this Academy Award-winning military action thriller about the mission by American special operations forces to capture or kill al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Shining a light on the secretive processes behind the world's greatest manhunt, the film details the work done by the intelligence team responsible for finally tracking down bin Laden, graphically documenting the unfolding ten-year intelligence hunt through the eyes of CIA analyst Maya (Chastain), whose initial minor role assumes ever-greater importance as a crack US Navy Seal team readies itself for its most important mission ever. Extras include Special Features: No Small Feat - Making Zero Dark Thirty, The Compound - Tour the film's rebuilt compound, Geared Up - Watch the cast train with authentic SEAL gear and Targeting Jessica Chastain - A look at the role of Maya.
This is 40
This is 40 is an unfiltered, comedic look inside the life of an American family. After years of marriage, Pete (Rudd) and Debbie (Mann) are approaching a milestone meltdown. As they try to balance romance, careers, parents and children in their own hilarious ways, they must also figure out how to enjoy the rest of their lives. Featuring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Segel, Megan Fox, John Lithgow and Albert Brooks, This is 40 is a candid and heartwarming comedy about the challenges and rewards of marriage and parenthood in the modern age. The Blu-ray edition of This is 40 offers both an R-Rated theatrical version and Unrated Cut of the film, as well as a standard DVD and UltraViolet digital copy. Special features include: Feature Commentary with Writer/Director Judd Apatow, The Making Of This Is 40, This Is Albert Brooks (At Work), Graham Parker & The Rumour: Long Emotional Ride, Brooks-O-Rama, Biking With Barry, Triumph The Insult Comic Dog, Kids On The Loose 3, Bodies By Jason Commercial, Fresh Air With Terry Gross, Deleted, Extended & Alternate Scenes, Over A Half Hour of Music with Graham Parker and the Rumour, and Ryan Adams, Gag Reel, Line-O-Rama, More Deleted Scenes, More Music from Graham Parker and the Rumour, and Ryan Adams.
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